1. the act of delivering a religious sermon or moral instruction
2. giving advice or moral instruction in a tedious or self-righteous way
Usage: often disapproving

1. present participle of preach: delivering a religious sermon
2. present participle of preach: giving moral advice or instruction

Examples

• The minister’s preaching drew large crowds every Sunday.
• She was tired of her brother’s constant preaching about healthy eating.
• He spent years preaching in small rural churches.
• Stop preaching to me about what I should do with my life.
• The preaching at the revival meeting was very emotional.
• Her preaching style was both passionate and scholarly.
• They were preaching the importance of environmental conservation.